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R317 OES

1997 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,571 mi
Last recorded89,571 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Punto73,977 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 OES
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 89,571 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 89,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2007 86,058 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 86,054 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2005 79,141 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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R317 OES is a 1997 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 73,977 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R317 OES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Punto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R317 OES registered?

R317 OES is a 1997 Fiat Punto, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R317 OES safe to buy?

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